AH (Right) and a friend at AH's sister's wedding. AH was a groomsman! He loved wearing the tux!
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Friday, October 26, 2012
A Picture A Day: October 26, 2012
AH (Right) and a friend at AH's sister's wedding. AH was a groomsman! He loved wearing the tux!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A Picture A Day: October 24, 2012
We attended a performance of Huck Finn at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins, MN with a group of friends. AH wasn't thrilled about the book...probably the only kid in America that didn't enjoy it!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
A Picture A Day: October 9, 2012
Science Club this morning! Here the kids are working on their timelines before the club begins. Well, except my kid, who seems to know exactly when I'm about to take a picture...so much for my plans for picture of him working!
Friday, September 28, 2012
A Picture A Day: September 28, 2102
Today we spent the morning at the Renaissance Festival. We saw the Danger Committee, looked at armor, found my maiden name's history and coat of arms, watched sheep herding, explored an Irish family's cottage and ate! We met up with old friends and new friends!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A Picture A Day: September 11, 2012
Busy day today. During the science club meeting this morning the kids played Latitude and Longitude Bingo. AH attended his first Forensic Science Class of the semester this afternoon. Tuesdays are going to be a busy day for us this year!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Our Homeschool Banquet
Each spring for the last two years a homeschool friend organizes a banquet for our group of homeschool kids and families. It's a wonderful way to mark each year of learning.
Our group and families and friends gather in a wonderful donated space and share dinner.
Each kid/family displays some of their projects or studies over the past year. AH had a couple of displays. Here he is explaining his High Altitude balloon display to his cousin and uncle while Dad looks on.
AH stands before his big project: the results of his study of the spread of communism
AH poses with his Amma and Afi (the Icelandic words for Grandma and Grandpa). The room was filled with many sets of grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and good friends who came to celebrate the homeschooler in their lives.
It's so important that everyone dresses up!
It is such a wonderful way to end a year and to see what our friends have been up to!
A Picture A Day: September 5, 2012
After a morning of lit and math, we headed to a local park to hang out with a group of friends. We had the park to ourselves. Here some of them are working on paper airplanes. We are so lucky to have this group of kids and parents in our lives!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
A Picture A Day: August 15, 2012
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Today we were lucky enough to enjoy a docent lead tour of the Rembrandt in America exhibit.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, December 15, 2011
A Picture A Day: December 15, 2011
A cold, blustery day is a good day for a morning at the theater. AH and his good friend, EW, at the history theatre to see their production of A Civil War Christmas
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
My Last Teenager
On December 4th, 2010, AH became a teenager!
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| AH celebrated with friends by hosting a sleep-over |
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| The next day we celebrated as a family with a dinner chosen by the birthday boy. |
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| Big brother made the trip home to celebrate! |
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| Big Sis and MB watch as AH tries to blow out his candles. |
Happy 13th Birthday, AH!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Best Friends
This is how AH spends his time in nature with his best friend...
I guess swing sets aren't only for swinging!
I guess swing sets aren't only for swinging!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Pasta Day
It seems that without meaning to, I've been writing along a theme lately. It's an over-used proverb, but for me it holds true: It takes a village to raise a child. This phrase has become a joke of sorts but when you think about it, it is very wise.
I, alone, could not give my kids the varied experiences they have been given. My daughter and, soon, my older son have had the experience of helping others in a far away place. Our church and many committed adults have allowed my kids learn about another culture and share our many blessings with people who don't have as much. Friends and their families bring different viewpoints and perspective to many issues. Musicians share their music with my family when we attend a concert. Actors tell stories to my children in a way I never could. My daughter shared her love of maps with AH when she invited him to her college cartography lab and taught him to make a map on the computers there.
I am always happy when someone volunteers to share a skill or experience with us. One good friend, Cathy, did that recently when she invited AH and me to her home to make homemade pasta and Alfredo sauce. AH is a pasta fiend, and was very excited to try this.
I, alone, could not give my kids the varied experiences they have been given. My daughter and, soon, my older son have had the experience of helping others in a far away place. Our church and many committed adults have allowed my kids learn about another culture and share our many blessings with people who don't have as much. Friends and their families bring different viewpoints and perspective to many issues. Musicians share their music with my family when we attend a concert. Actors tell stories to my children in a way I never could. My daughter shared her love of maps with AH when she invited him to her college cartography lab and taught him to make a map on the computers there.
I am always happy when someone volunteers to share a skill or experience with us. One good friend, Cathy, did that recently when she invited AH and me to her home to make homemade pasta and Alfredo sauce. AH is a pasta fiend, and was very excited to try this.
Cathy was great! She had AH working right alongside her. He mixed ...
and kneaded...
and rolled. 
He shredded and measured. 
AH had a blast! He also had the satisfaction of sitting down at a table of people knowing he had helped to feed them. The pasta was delicious, but the sharing of a new experience was priceless and will not be soon forgotten. I am blessed that my "village" is so willing and eager to help!
and kneaded...
and rolled. 
He shredded and measured. 
AH had a blast! He also had the satisfaction of sitting down at a table of people knowing he had helped to feed them. The pasta was delicious, but the sharing of a new experience was priceless and will not be soon forgotten. I am blessed that my "village" is so willing and eager to help!
Monday, November 2, 2009
A Halloween Dilemma
It had all the makings of a disaster.
I have an 11 year old son who likes to trick or treat. I also have an 18 year old high school senior who plays football. A section semifinal game was scheduled for 7pm, October 31st.
Like I said. The makings of a disaster.
First off, who schedules a game on Halloween for goodness sake! And then, who schedules it for 7 pm on Halloween night?
Apparently the Minnesota High School League does. And as a parent, how was I to handle this? I really didn't want to miss the game (it is his last year, after all). I also wanted my 11 year old to be able to trick or treat and have fun.
Thank goodness for friends! We've known this family for years. It's not easy to find a family who have almost the same spread of ages that we do! It's come in handy since the older boys have played baseball and football together since 6th grade. They were in the same boat. They live very near the high school, and invited AH to trick or treat in their neighborhood so if there was trouble, we could be there quickly. We outfitted the younger boys with cell phones, and sent them off trick or treating with instructions to go home right after they were done.
They two boys had a blast alone! They had quite a load of candy after canvassing the neighborhood and they got to play video games after they were done. I called at half-time asking if they wanted me to pick them up so they could watch the rest of the game. "No Thanks, Mom! We're having fun!"
I was having fun watching my oldest son catch 5 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown! AD was definitely having a great time out on that field and I was there to see it all. The team went on to win and are scheduled to play next weekend in the section final.
All the makings of a disaster. But a great night was had by all!
I have an 11 year old son who likes to trick or treat. I also have an 18 year old high school senior who plays football. A section semifinal game was scheduled for 7pm, October 31st.
Like I said. The makings of a disaster.
First off, who schedules a game on Halloween for goodness sake! And then, who schedules it for 7 pm on Halloween night?
Apparently the Minnesota High School League does. And as a parent, how was I to handle this? I really didn't want to miss the game (it is his last year, after all). I also wanted my 11 year old to be able to trick or treat and have fun.
Thank goodness for friends! We've known this family for years. It's not easy to find a family who have almost the same spread of ages that we do! It's come in handy since the older boys have played baseball and football together since 6th grade. They were in the same boat. They live very near the high school, and invited AH to trick or treat in their neighborhood so if there was trouble, we could be there quickly. We outfitted the younger boys with cell phones, and sent them off trick or treating with instructions to go home right after they were done.
They two boys had a blast alone! They had quite a load of candy after canvassing the neighborhood and they got to play video games after they were done. I called at half-time asking if they wanted me to pick them up so they could watch the rest of the game. "No Thanks, Mom! We're having fun!"
I was having fun watching my oldest son catch 5 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown! AD was definitely having a great time out on that field and I was there to see it all. The team went on to win and are scheduled to play next weekend in the section final.
All the makings of a disaster. But a great night was had by all!
That's my oldest son, AD, in red running in for a touchdown
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